Australia / Oceania Passenger Car Sales for 2019
Overall, 2019 presented a challenging year for car sales in Australia and Oceania. Both Australia and New Zealand experienced a decline in sales, reflecting economic factors and weaker consumer sentiment. Car sales in Australia in 2019 showed a significant decline compared to the previous year. A total of 1,062,867 new vehicles were sold, marking a decrease of approximately 7.8% compared to 2018. The decline in sales was primarily attributed to factors such as tightening lending conditions, economic slowdown, and weaker consumer sentiment. Passenger cars fared slightly worse, with a decline of 8.52% to 799k units. SUVs continued to be the popular choice among buyers. Toyota remained the top-selling brand in Australia, followed by Mazda and Hyundai. The Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Corolla were among the popular models.
In New Zealand, car sales experienced a modest decline in 2019. Total new vehicle registrations reached 154,224, marking a decrease of approximately 4.3% compared to the previous year. The decline was influenced by factors such as economic uncertainty and tighter lending conditions. Toyota remained the top-selling brand, followed by Ford and Mitsubishi. The Ford Ranger and Toyota Corolla were among the popular models. Passenger cars declined too, down 3.77% versus prior year.
The indicator estimates the number of new passenger car registrations and sales that took place within a country in a year. Passenger cars are road motor vehicles, other than a motor cycle, intended for the carriage of passengers and designed to seat no more than nine persons (including the driver).
List of Australia / Oceania Countries by Motor Vehicle Production for 2019
| Countries | Sales Units | Rank | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 799,263 | 1 | -8.52 |
| New Zealand | 103,610 | 2 | -3.77 |
| N. Caledonia | 5,818 | 3 | 4.43 |
2019 Australia / Oceania Region Passenger Car Sales Chart
This visual tree-chart shows the relative size of the car market and how each country fairs in terms of market share size. Obviously Australia is an outsized participant in this part of the world.
Top Australia / Oceania Car Markets Ranked for 2019
Source: OICA
